GC Rigging and Composites LLC

Ok I’ve been in confinement too long.

‘IO is born. First race: 2020 Three Bridge Fiasco. First boat to finish. (Photos by Rebecca Hinden)

https://www.sail-world.com/news/220633/Vendee-Globe-Foiling-Apivia-unveilled-in-Lorient

Looks cool but docking will be a challenge...

Vendee Globe: New IMOCA60 foiler Apivia is launched at Lorient While the sailing world collectively scratches its head over the concepts behind the latest Hugo Boss, across the Channel at Lorient, Charlie Dalin, a naval architect and shorthanded solo skipper, has launched a new IMOCA60 Apivia.

‘Io is coming together.

This is how I like ‘em... blank slate. EZ sanding primer phase just to fill the millions of pinholes from all the deck repair.

We are now set up to make carbon spinnaker poles, double-tapered, any diameter and up to about 23’ in length. Here’s the outboard end with Hall quick-trip jaws. My grill rotisserie motor sure comes in handy for the clear coat primer process.

Large waterproof whirlpool bath cover for a large yacht coming together.

Was poking around a boat today and saw a framed letter, signed “Bernard”. Ok whatever. Then I looked at the top left corner.

i14 getting a complete makeover.

This contraption produces carbon fiber elbows for making pipe berths. It’s like infusion except there’s no vacuum; instead there’s positive pressure.

We learned from our teachers. Now we teach. The crew expands by two. Welcome Dave and Lester.

We’re finally putting in the new mast. Looking forward to getting back out on the water with this amazing speed machine.